Human enhancements are an inherently controversial issue. A commonly accepted definition of human enhancements pertains to “any kind of genetic, biomedical, or pharmaceutical intervention aimed at improving human dispositions, capacities, or well-being.” Examples of human enhancement technology include but are not limited to contemporary gene editing techniques like CRISPR-Cas9, pharmaceuticals that improve cognitive function, and physical improvements which include innovations like prosthetics.  Proponents of human … Continue reading Biopolitics and the Ethical Concerns it Faces